NPF leader Azo Nienu confident of K Timothy Zimik’s victory in Outer Manipur
First Published: 26th April, 2024 10:24 IST
Azo Nienu also said that he is grateful to the BJP and National Peoples's Party (NPP) for not fielding any candidate for Outer Manipur and extending support to K Timothy Zimik.
Azo Nienu, legislature party leader of Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed confidence about party candidate K Timothy Zimik’s victory in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, voting for which is underway today.
Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Azo Nienu said,” K Timothy Zimik has campaigned in both Kuki and Naga areas.
The number of voters in Kuki areas is higher but the votes might be split between Congress candidate Ukhrul Alfred K Arthur and independent contender S Kho John. However, NPF has a stronger hold in the Naga and Meitei areas. Thus, I believe that when we combine everything, we have a better chance of winning.”
Azo Nienu also said that he is grateful to the BJP and National Peoples’s Party (NPP) for not fielding any candidate for Outer Manipur and extending support to K Timothy Zimik.
“Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and Deputy Chief Minister T R Zeliang have campaigned for our candidate. I think we have an upper hand and we are confident that NPF will the Outer Manipur seat,” he added.
Voting is underway at 628 polling stations. A total of 1,010,618 eligible voters will exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 4 candidates in the fray.
The 13 Assembly constituencies where polling is underway are– Jiribam, Tengnoupal (ST), Phungyar (ST), Ukhrul (ST), Chingai (ST), Karong (ST), Mao (ST), Tadubi (ST), Tamei (ST), Tamenglong (ST), Nungba (ST), Tipaimukh (ST), and Thanlon (ST).
K Timothy Zimik, a retired Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer is up against Congress’s Ukhrul Alfred K Arthur, former Ukhrul MLA, and two independent candidates – Alyson Abonmei and S Kho John.
BJP did not field a candidate and decided to support Zimik.
Also Read: Lok Sabha polls phase 2: Voting in 7 Northeast seats begins, 74 candidates in fray
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam: After 43 Years, Cong’s Hussain Family Bastion Samaguri Falls, BJP New Comer Diplu Ranjan Wrests Seat with 78,789 votes
23rd November 2024
Live We Don’t Have Culture of Use and Throw: CM Conrad on Allies After Wife Wins Gambegre, Party Tally Goes Up to 32
23rd November 2024
Live Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, DGP Rajiv Singh Inspects Indo-Myanmar Border and Fencing Projects
23rd November 2024
Live Assam Bypoll Results: NDA Sweeps 5 Seats, Heartbreak for Cong as its Samaguri Fort Falls
23rd November 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, DGP Rajiv Singh Inspects Indo-Myanmar Border and Fencing Projects
They also met with various security personnel to discuss the challenges of managing the volatile border zone.
23rd November 2024
Manipur: Mobile Internet Suspension Extended by 2 More Days till Nov 25
Manipur government suspended the internet after the recent violence on November 16, in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
23rd November 2024
Manipur: Bodies of 6 Killed in Jiribam Handed Over to Their Families
The bodies which were kept at the Silchar Medical College for autopsy, were taken to Jiribam for the last rites.
22nd November 2024
Legal Action Will be Taken Against Those Involved in Arson and Looting MLAs, Ministers’ Homes: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Manipur Police informed that 7 more persons have been arrested for their involvement in attacking the residences of ministers and MLAs.
22nd November 2024
Manipur: Amid Rising Violence, Centre Sanctions Rs 104.66 Cr to Boost Healthcare in Hill Districts
The hill districts will get access to advanced medical services, including CT scans, MRIs, ICU care, and super-specialty treatments for the first time.
21st November 2024